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Jon Secada born Juan Secada on 4th
October 1962 in Havana, Cuba, where he lived with
his family. The family applied to leave Cuba legally
when Jon was 9 years old,but as a punishment his
father was sent to a work camp for a year and a
half. The family finally left Cuba in 1971 and they
opened a coffee shop in Miami Beach. Jon studied
hard at school and quickly learned English, it was
whilst in the 11th grade that the singers talent
began to show itself.
Jon sang his way through the part of a young Scrooge
in a musical version of 'A Christmas Carol' even his
friend, now a songwriter, Miguel Morejon was
surprised at Jons talent. Jon went on to earn a
Masters Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from the
University of Miami after which he took a teaching
job at the Miami Community College. Enter Emilio
Estefan, who realised Jons talent after hearing one
of Jons demo tapes, soon Jon was writing and
performing as a backup singer for Gloria Estefan and
other performers.Jon co-wrote several songs on
Gloria Estefans 'Into The Light' album including
'Coming Out Of The Dark' and performed in Glorias
'Into The Light World Tour'.
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